The "Mental Health Act Manual" is widely accepted as the 'bible' of the Mental Health Act. It is the essential guide for anyone implementing or advising on this complex area of law. This popular and practical work brings together the Act, the Code of Practice and related subordinate legislation. It also includes relevant extracts from the Human Rights Act. The manual outlines the responsibilities and obligation of the parties involved, ensuring that the Act is implemented correctly. The new edition has been updated taking into account recent legislation and the explosion of case law in this area since the 9th edition. This book: contains the most up-to-date text available on the Act - readers can be confident they are working with current legislation, case law and decisions; sets out the Act in its amended form with comprehensive annotations explaining the impact of each section; includes all other primary and secondary legislation on mental health law with detailed annotations; deals with related human rights issues and common law rules; covers key recent decisions, including the 14 High Court decisions on the Act since the 9th edition; includes the latest Government guidance on the Bournewood case and on Mental Health Review Tribunals; and, contains easy-to-consult annexes on consent to treatment, the medical treatment of children, and powers to detain and control patients.